a warm west u abode

Comfortably contemporary new home in West University offers ideal family space for $2.85 million

Idyllic and cozy, there's something endlessly charming about West University. An enclave unto itself in the middle of Houston’s hum and bustle, it’s known for shady streets, lovely parks, and cozy community.

Aside from being home to CultureMap columnist Ken Hoffman, West U has been crowned the best city to live in Texas.

For home shoppers looking to enjoy West U's cozy confines, a newly built home at 3203 Georgetown St. represents a choice option. The contemporary, four-bedroom home is on the market for $2.85 million, represented by Patricia Reed of Sotheby’s International Realty.

Across more than 4,800 square feet on a lot that’s just under two-tenths of an acre, this is a home that is perfect for family living, with plenty of space to entertain.

The two-story home offers four bedroom and four and a half bathrooms. Details have been thoughtfully selected throughout, including hardwood floors, beautiful built-in shelves, massive windows to allow in plenty of light, and an overall contemporary feel.

Designed by Jennifer Hemelet for Mirador Builders, 3203 Georgetown is a lovely haven. The kitchen is a casual gathering space, with a giant island, breakfast nook, wood-plank ceiling, and high-end appliances. Loads of cabinets arranged around the room keep everything organized and offer an open feel to the room.

A must for families and kids, a mudroom provides cubbies and hooks for school backpacks, sports equipment, even a leash or two. A vintage chandelier provides a midcentury showpiece to the dining room.

The primary bedroom boasts a spa-like bathroom with double vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. A second-level game room offers a wall of windows and A/V closet, and is the perfect place for teens and tweens to take over with their friends.

Outdoor living is centered around a rear porch with a pine ceiling with ceiling fan that overlooks a tranquil backyard — with more than enough space to add a pool.

This home is move-in ready, and waiting for its new owners to create memories and build their lives here. It’s a space that can easily grow with a growing family, or be a spot where a couple can entertain visitors for an evening or a longer stay. Its location is in the heart of West U, and therefore in the heart of Houston, convenient to the Medical Center, Rice University, Greenway Plaza, downtown, and more.

Photos via Sotheby's International Realty.

The back yard offers plenty of space for a pool.

HAUTE PROPERTIES

Hill Country property rumored to have buried treasure hits market for $9.9M

Photo courtesy of West and Swope Ranches

A gate leads to the primary residence.

There’s gold in them there hills — at least according to legend. A new $9.9 million ranch listing in the Hill Country community of Vance is rumored to include a trove of buried coins left behind from Spanish soldiers.

Photo courtesy of West and Swope Ranches

A gate leads to the primary residence.

Bullhead Mountain Ranch is rich with local lore. The land was once used as a popular campsite for conquistadores traveling through the region. Generations of Hill Country fortune seekers have tried to find the loot purportedly buried among the cliffs.

Buried treasure or not, the main draw is the breathtaking land centered around Bullhead Creek, a sparkling, spring-fed stream that runs year-round on the property. The tract, located about two hours from San Antonio in western Real County, is a snapshot of the region’s grandeur with open pastures, shaded creek bottoms, and plenty of breathtaking vistas.

Bullhead Mountain Ranch Fish from your own backyard.Photo courtesy of West and Swope Ranches

Local real estate firm West and Swope Ranches is handling the sale of the 1,266-acre tract. The grounds include two main homes, a foreman’s house, guest quarters, and a full ranch infrastructure, including barns, sheds, and working pens. For anyone with Yellowstone aspirations, the ranch supports both livestock and abundant wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, and hogs.

The main lodge is just short of 4,900 square feet. The home offers plenty of room for a growing family with five bedrooms, a massive great room, and large outdoor living areas that make the most of the views of the valley below. The second stone home isn’t quite as large but carries the benefit of never having to share your home with visiting overnight guests.

“Bullhead Mountain Ranch has all the pieces people are looking for — live water, good access, great improvements, and a setting that feels like classic Hill Country,” said Louie Swope, broker and owner of West and Swope Ranches, in a release. “It’s a place that works as both a family getaway and a working ranch, and those are getting harder to find.”

More details on the property, including a video walkthrough, are available online.

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